A New Citizenship Judge Welcomes New Canadians in Niagara Falls
News release
Across Canada 1,950 new Canadians will be welcomed on Canada Day
June 29, 2018 – Toronto, ON – New Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside over her first citizenship ceremony on Canada Day, officiating at a special ceremony at the Eagle Valley Golf Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, hosted by the Tsu Chi Society. Judge Ivri will welcome 20 new citizens into the Canadian family.
Across Canada, 1,950 people will become Canadians at 46 special Canada Day citizenship ceremonies on July 1.
Rochelle Ivri has more than 13 years of legal experience with the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Tax Court, Court Martial Appeal Court and Immigration and Refugee Board. She is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, a paralegal licensed through the Law Society of Ontario and is an experienced mediator, negotiator and facilitator.
As a citizenship judge, Rochelle Ivri will be responsible for making decisions on some citizenship applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering the oath of citizenship to new citizens. She will also play an important role in promoting Canadian citizenship and civic values in communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Citizenship judges are Governor in Council appointments. New appointees are chosen from a list of qualified candidates who have gone through an open, transparent and merit-based selection process.
Quotes
“It is such an honour to take on this role as a Citizenship Judge. The responsibility and importance are not taken lightly. I carry with me the legacy of my own family who immigrated to Canada and I know that I embody the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of all that have made Canada their home. Presiding over my first citizenship ceremony on Canada Day will be so meaningful to me. We will celebrate Canada and the virtues that makes this country so great.”
– Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri
“I know from personal experience what a special moment it is to become Canadian. The new Canadians will carry memories of this day with them always. For all of us, July 1 is a day to reflect on how fortunate we all are to live in this great country, a country where diversity is celebrated as a strength.
I am pleased to welcome Rochelle Ivri as a citizenship judge. She brings an impressive set of skills and experience to her role. I would like to congratulate Judge Ivri on her success.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (or pending quote from Minister’s Representative.)
Quick facts
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Over the last 10 years, Canada has welcomed nearly 1.7 million new Canadians.
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Citizenship ceremonies are the end of a long process of immigration, settlement and integration for a newcomer to Canada. Ceremonies are a moving and emotional celebration. Taking the Oath of Citizenship is also a necessary legal step to citizenship.
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Canada’s identity has been largely shaped by the significant cultural and economic contributions of immigrants. In Canada, diversity is our strength.
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There are now 14 citizenship judges across the country, located in Halifax, Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area, Winnipeg, Edmonton, as well as Vancouver and Surrey, British Columbia.
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Contacts
Contacts for media only
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
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